2024 Sec 1 Orientation Programme
29 December 2023
Find out what your child's schedule looks like during the 4-day Sec 1 Orientation Programme at Canberra Secondary School, running from 2 to 5 January 2024.
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Welcome to Canberra Secondary School! We would like to inform you of your child’s/ward’s school schedule during Sec 1 Orientation Programme (2 – 5 January 2024) and assist you in your personal scheduling as well.
1. General Information on Sec 1 Orientation Programme 2024
The school will be organising a 4-Day Orientation Programme as part of its Character Development Programme.
Purpose:
To forge new bonding and friendships among students
To inculcate the School Values of Gratitude, Respect and Compassion (GRC)
Attendance is compulsory for the Sec 1 Orientation Programme. All students are expected to participate in all the activities.
There will be a grooming and attire check. We expect all Canberrans to be well groomed; Boys must ensure that their hair is kept short and girls with long hair need to tie up their hair neatly. Outlandishly styled or coloured hair is not allowed.
School contact number during the programme (for emergency purpose only):
In case of an emergency, parents/ guardians can contact the school General Office during office hours at 6758 5070.
Orientation Schedule Overview
Date & Day | Time | Activity | Remarks |
2 Jan 2024 (Tue) | 7.40am to 1.50pm | Orientation Activities | Students to assemble at the Indoor Sports Hall (ISH) Level 1 by 7.40am. Student Councillors will be present at the foyer to usher the Sec 1 students to the ISH. Parents are not allowed beyond the drop-off points. *Reporting attire: Canberra Sec school PE t-shirt and school bermuda/culottes. Only white canvas shoes with shoelaces are allowed. Socks must be plain white and visibly worn. Student to bring along your school tie. |
3 Jan 2024 (Wed) | 7.40am to 2.25pm | Orientation Activities | Students to assemble in the Hall by 7.40am. *Reporting attire: Canberra Sec school full uniform and school bermuda/culottes. Only white canvas shoes with shoelaces are allowed. Socks must be plain white and visibly worn. Student to bring along your school tie. |
4 Jan 2024 (Thu) | 7.40am to 1.50pm | Orientation Activities | Students to assemble in the Hall by 7.40am *Reporting attire: Canberra Sec school full uniform and school bermuda/culottes. Only white canvas shoes with shoelaces are allowed. Socks must be plain white and visibly worn. Student to bring along your school tie. |
5 Jan 2024 (Fri) | 7.40am to 12.40pm | Formal Lessons Commence (Follow Class Timetable) | Students to assemble in the Hall by 7.40am *Reporting attire: Canberra Sec school PE t-shirt and school bermuda/culottes. Only white canvas shoes with shoelaces are allowed. Socks must be plain white and visibly worn. Class timetable will be made available on the school website by 5 Jan 2024. Students will also receive hard copies of their timetable. Students will be dismissed at 12.40pm. |
2.30pm to 5.30pm | CCA Briefing & Open House for Students (Guided Tours) | Students to assemble back in the school hall by 2.30pm. | |
4.15pm to 6.30pm | Parents Engagement session | Please refer below for more information. |
* Students who do not have school attire due to valid reasons can report to school in their primary school uniform.
2. Details on Sec 1 Orientation Programme
Day 1: 2 Jan 2024 (Tue)
Orientation Schedule for 2 Jan 2024
Time | Programme | Venue |
7.40am - 8.00am | Flag Raising Ceremony | Hall [Students to assemble at the Indoor Sports Hall (ISH) Level 1 by 7.40am.] |
8.00am - 8.35am | Character Coach (CC) Time | Classrooms |
8.35am – 9.10am | Class activity: School Song and School Tie | Classrooms |
9.10am - 10.20am | School Tour (1 Honour, 1 Diligence, 1 Resilience) | Various venues |
Class Bonding Games (1 Integrity, 1 Respect, 1 Kindness) | ISH Level 1 ISH Level 2 | |
10.20am - 10.55am | Recess | Canteen |
10.55am - 12.05pm | School Tour (1 Integrity, 1 Respect, 1 Kindness) | Various venues |
Class Bonding Games (1 Honour, 1 Diligence, 1 Resilience) | ISH Level 1 ISH Level 2 | |
12.05pm - 12.40pm | Safety Briefing | Hall |
12.40pm - 1.50pm | Cohort Address | Cosmix |
Day 2: 3 Jan 2024 (Wed)
Orientation schedule for 3 Jan 2024
Time | Programme | Venue |
7.50am - 8.00am | Flag Raising Ceremony | Hall [Students to assemble in the Hall by 7.40am.] |
8.00am - 9.10am | CC Time + Photo Taking | Classrooms |
9.10am - 10.20am | Re-Envisioning Package | Classrooms |
10.20am - 10.55am | Recess | Canteen |
10.55am - 12.05pm | Back to School Package (MOE) | Classroom |
12.05pm - 12.40pm | Briefing on Student Recognition | School Hall |
12.40pm- 1.50pm | Student Management Talk | School Hall |
1.50pm - 2.25pm | Secondary One Induction Ceremony Rehearsal | School Hall |
Day 3: 4 Jan 2024 (Thu)
Orientation schedule for 4 Jan 2024
Time | Programme | Venue |
7.50am - 8.00am | Flag Raising Ceremony | Hall [Students to assemble in the Hall by 7.40am.] |
8.00am - 8.35am | Academic Talk | School Hall |
8.35am - 9.10am | Secondary One Induction Ceremony | School Hall |
9.10am - 9.45am | CC Time | Classrooms |
9.45am - 10.55am | Class Bonding Games Gratitude Segment | Classrooms |
10.55am - 11.30am | Recess | Canteen |
11.30am - 12.05pm | ICT Preparation Talk | Classrooms |
12.05pm - 12.40pm | Student Initiated Learning (SIL) | School Hall |
12.40pm - 1.50pm | Principal’s Address | School Hall |
Day 4: 5 Jan 2024 (Fri)
Orientation schedule for 5 Jan 2024
Time | Programme | Venue |
7.50am - 8.00am | Flag Raising Ceremony | Hall [Students to assemble in the Hall by 7.40am.] |
8.00am - 12.40pm | Follow Class Timetable | Classrooms |
2.30pm - 3.30pm | Briefing on Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) and CCA Open House for Students | School hall |
3.30pm - 5.30pm | Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Open House for Students (Guided Tours) | Various venues |
Schedule for Parents Engagement Session on 5 Jan 2024
Parents Engagement Session: 5 Jan 2024 (Fri) | ||
Time | Programme | Venue |
Parents/ guardians are invited for the following sessions: | ||
4.15pm - 4.40pm | Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Open House for Parents
| Various venues |
4.40pm - 5.00pm | Briefing on Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) for Parents
| School hall (Please be seated by 4.40pm) |
5.00pm - 6.30pm | Parents Induction Session
| School hall (Please be seated by 5.00pm) |
Notes for Parents Induction Session
Before the Parents Induction Session, you can find out more about our key school programmes via our school website from 2 January 2024 onwards:
Character Development Programme
Academic Programme
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Programme
National Digital Literacy Programme (NDLP)
Parent Support Group Programme
For parents/ guardians who are unable to attend the Briefing on Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) for Parents and/ or Parents Induction Session physically in school, you may refer to our school website for more details.
3. Suggested Programme Kit List
Suggested Programme Kit List
S/N | Items | Quantity | Checklist |
Clothing | |||
1. | Small face towel (for personal hygiene) | 1 | |
2. | *School tie (required for 2 Jan to 4 Jan 2024) (Tues to Thurs) | 1 | |
Miscellaneous | |||
3. | *Storybook | 1 | |
4. | *Writing materials | - | |
5. | *Water bottle | 1 | |
6. | *Personal thermometer | 1 | |
7. | Sufficient cash for purchase of meals (Max $10 per day) | - | |
*Compulsory items
DO NOT bring:
Valuables like expensive watches or jewellery.
MP3, PSP or any electronics devices for gaming (including game sets).
Excessive cash.
Students will be personally responsible for the safekeeping of any valuable items brought to school.